The mutual relationship among external network, internal resource, and competitiveness of enterprises

Abstract

Abstract: Based on the survey data of enterprises related to information industry in Xi’an High-tech Zone, a relational model and theoretical assumptions which contains the relationship between the enterprise external network, enterprise internal resources, and enterprise competitiveness is proposed. Varieties of statistical methods are applied to test the hypotheses. Results are as follows: (1) the external networks have a significant direct impact on the enterprise resources. Furthermore, there is a certain correlation between the external network and enterprise competitiveness. The direct impact of enterprise resources on the competitiveness is the most significant, and there is a strong correlation between resources and enterprise characteristics. (2) The external networks have an indirect impact on the enterprise competitiveness. The different dimensions of the network have different effects on the innovation ability and market profitability of enterprise. Also, the analysis confirms that the different dimensions of the network have an indirect impact on sales growth ratio and fixed assets growth ratio through enterprise internal resources.

Key words: enterprise external network, enterprise competitiveness, company internal resource, network feature

CLC Number:

C912.3

Hu Ping, Wen Chunlong, Pan Dibo. The mutual relationship among external network, internal resource, and competitiveness of enterprises[J]. Science Research Management, 2013, (4): 90-98.

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